Nasturtium Tropaeolum Cherry Rose

Description

Nasturtium Tropaeolum Cherry Rose

Nasturtium Tropaeolum Cherry Rose. A lovely compact Nasturtium, early blooming, with beautiful semi-double flowers of a strong cherry-rose colour. Suited to both borders and containers alike. 10 ins. Hardy Annual. Very easy to grow.

Cultivation Advice

• Days to Germination: 10-14.
• Optimum Soil Temp. for Germination: 65F.
• Planting Depth: 1/8-1/4 inch.
• Spacing, Plant: 12-24 inches.
• Plant Height: 10-12 inches.
• Light: Full Sun.
• Sow indoors / heated propagator from 3-4 weeks before the last spring frost or sow directly outdoors ,
• in full sun ,after all danger of frost has passed.
• Germination requires 65F.
• Keep soil moist during germination
• Cover with 1/8 to ¼ inch of fine soil.
• When seedlings are 2-3 inches high, thin/transplant to 12-24 inches apart.
• Replant thinned plants.
• Plant in sandy, well-drained soil.
• Do not fertilize.
• Enriched soil tends to promote more foliage than flowers.